Depression can happen to anyone and you never now who might be hiding their pain behind a façade of humor. with this self-portrait i've tried to convey that sentiment by juxtaposing what some people think of as a symbol of joy and laughter with the seriousness of suicidal thoughts

i've seen how depression can effect the ones you love and how it can drag them down to the point where they feel that ending it all is their best option...that is when you need to be there for them the most